Governor signed measure lowering 1st-grade class sizes by an average
of three pupils next year.

Also signed measure altering way members of the state school board
are chosen. Bill establishes nominating committees for each of the
board's nine election districts. Committees will submit three to five
names to governor, who will choose two finalists to stand for
election.

Legislature approved bill to restrict use of emergency powers by
school superintendents.

Also passed new law to provide pay bonuses of $1,000 to teachers
with master's degrees.

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